Tonight We're Gonna Rock You Tonight - Dalefest 2

Tonight's the night, folks! Join us on Broadway at 7 p.m. for our 2nd annual block party (cosponsored by Summit Brewing) celebrating our man, Dale. Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome kicks off the music with plenty of horns and funky flair, then Roster McCabe will kick out the reggae jams for the rest of the evening. Check out art demonstrations from our friends over at the Upfront Gallery, plus a lot of random madness. $7 gets the 21+ crowd in the gates.

Above all, have a great time. Dale would ask for nothing less than a hoot and a half.

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Roster McCabe - A Dalefest Sneak Peak

Roster McCabe brings a lot to the table. They practice a tight and infectious meld of reggae, funk and rock, a sound that has them tearing up the summer festival circuit and keeping audiences on their feet at every stop. They cover a lot of tonal and rhythmic ground and find a nice home between booty-shakin' and ear candy. See them in the HoDo Lounge tomorrow night at 8 p.m.

Roster also will headline this year's Dalefest on August 14th, making this an excellent chance to give them a sample. No cover, 21+.

Dalefest is Just a Month Away!

Save the date! Dalefest returns August 14th at 7 p.m. with another round of music and art on Broadway. There will be live art demonstrations from the Upfront Gallery crew and music from Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome and Roster McCabe. And, Hawaiian shirts? You better believe there's gonna be Hawaiian shirts.

Details to follow. In the meantime, check out last year's Dalefest. It was a hoot.

Dalefest '08 Wrap Up

Well, folks. Dalefest '08 has come and gone. It was windy, but we dodged the rain. Turnout was great and there was a wonderful festive air.

If you didn't make it, here's the scoop:

The Johnson Family Band and Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome played with a lot of intensity, and everything sounded great from the street.


Our band of artists, rounded up by James at the Upfront Gallery, gave a crucial visual counterpoint to the proceedings. Kirby and his glassblowing setup generated a lot of interest, and contact juggler Ashraf provided some intriguing visuals.


Our impromptu cantina (it was far too impressive to simply call it a "bar") had some imaginative lighting that gave off an inviting glow. Considering how the pouring went for the evening, you could say it had its intended effect.


Overall, it was a wonderful night and the event was a success. A big thanks to our cosponsors at Summit Brewing, James at the Upfront, Luke at MSUM Club Design, Mike at the MSUM Graphic Communication Department, Britta at Milestones Photography, the Red River Valley fairground, the Downtown Community Partnership, and the City of Fargo. Also, big shouts out to the Fargo Police Department and M1 Sound and Lights for their hard work.


(For more photos, please check out our Facebook page)

We'll see you at Dalefest '09!

At Long Last ... Dalefest! Tonight!

It all. Comes down. To this. Dalefest, our first-ever street dance on Broadway, will be uncorked tonight at 8 p.m.

There will be music: The Johnson Family Band will take the stage first, then Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome will close down shop.

There will be art created, live, in front of your eyes.

There will be Summit beer.

There will be food.

And there will be magic (or something like magic) in the air. Come on down and join the fun. $5 cover to get in, 21+. Gates will open at 7 p.m.

Dalefest is Just a Week Away!

Can you feel the excitement? Dalefest, our first-ever block party/art celebration is just seven days away. Give us a call at 701.478.1000 or email to info@hoteldonaldson.com if you have any questions.

Don't forget to wear your Hawaiian shirt!